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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

AP FRQ Presdiential power

A number of factors enable presidents to exert influence over Congress in the area of domestic policy. However, Presidents are also limited in their influence over domestic policymaking in Congress.

(a) The Constitution grants the president certain enumerated powers. Describe two of these formal powers that enable the president to exert influence over domestic policy.

(b) Choose two of the following. Define each term and explain how each limits the president’s ability to influence domestic policymaking in Congress.
mandatory spending
party polarization
lame-duck period


Take 15-20 minutes to answer as fully as possible. Remember to bullet or list if that's easier for you.

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